9:30 LRN Newscast May 27

Louisiana Fisheries is set to receive $73 million in Federal Assistance. Brooke Thorington explains.
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The Louisiana Department of Education has announced that every child care provider in the state will receive free supplies to help ensure the health and safety of staff and children. The supplies include no-touch thermometers, masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap, and other cleaning products. The supplies were purchased with federal emergency relief funds.

RV dealers are experiencing an increase in sales as the COVID-19 pandemic has forced families to change their summer plans. Operational Manager for RV Masters in Kenner Jeff Charrier says social distancing has also led to a spike in sales…
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No word yet on if LSU will allow fans inside Tiger Stadium this year. LSU interim president Thomas Galligan said on a webinar hosted by the Baton Rouge Area Chamber that it is possible fans will have to wear masks at football games…
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LSU is also looking at adjusting its fall semester so that classes conclude prior to Thanksgiving to avoid a second wave coronavirus cases.